Mostaccioli Cookies
Mostaccioli cookies are traditional Italian spiced cookies that are crumbly on the outside and slightly soft on the inside. These molded cookies are perfect for holidays and festive occasions.
Nutrition
Calories: 95cal
Carbohydrate: 15g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: – -mg
Sodium: – -mg
Difficulty Level: easy
20 min Prep
25 min Cook
45 min Total
24 Cookies
Ingredients
- 250g all-purpose flour (2 cups)
- 100g sugar (1/2 cup)
- 50g honey (2 tablespoons)
- 50ml water (1/4 cup)
- 30ml olive oil (2 tablespoons)
- 25g unsweetened cocoa powder (1/4 cup)
- 5g baking powder (1 teaspoon)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground clove
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- Zest of 1 orange
- Pinch of salt
- 50 grams chopped almonds (1/2 cup)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, and salt. Make sure all the dry ingredients are well combined.
- Grate the zest of one orange finely and add it to the dry ingredients, mixing it thoroughly for that fresh citrus aroma.
- In a separate bowl, mix the honey, water, and olive oil. Stir this liquid mixture into the dry ingredients until a dough forms. It may be slightly sticky, but should hold together well.
- Fold in the chopped almonds, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- With your hands, take small portions of dough and form them into oval-shaped cookies about 1/2 inch thick. Place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the tops are firm and slightly cracked. Baking time can vary with oven types, so keep an eye on the first batch.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Cooling on a rack will prevent the bottoms from becoming soggy.
- Once the cookies are completely cool, sift powdered sugar lightly over their tops for an attractive finish. Store them in an airtight container to maintain their freshness.
